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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Nov 14, 2024 13:26:51 GMT 1
Hi all
Following on from yesterday's announcement I have been in contact about the club about possibly running regular comedy nights at H Town under my Gag N Bone Man Comedy brand. I am meeting with them on Monday to discuss in more detail, so will be getting a nice sneak peek at the place.
For me, the attraction of running comedy there is that I don't currently have a regular Huddersfield venue, and I bloody love Town so it makes sense.
If I do run events there it will probably take one of three formats - all would have a host (MC) and professional opening and middle acts, and then:
1. A high profile well known TV name closing the show (the same format I run at Dewsbury Town Hall, where we have the likes of Clinton Baptiste, Alan Davies and Dylan Moran). These would be quarterly, priced at £20 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £15 for Town ST holders
2. A less well known act closing the show - they will be acts who have TV credits and regularly tour the UK - for example Justin Moorhouse, Nick Helm etc. These would be every other month, priced at £15 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £10 for Town ST holders
3. A line up of experienced pro level comedians you may have never heard of but who will most likely have TV credits and industry awards, for example Mick Ferry, Nina Gilligan, Hayley Ellis etc. These would be every other month, priced at £10 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £8 for Town ST holders
Which, if any, would you be likely to come to?
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Post by htfcterry on Nov 14, 2024 13:36:55 GMT 1
This would be great.
My personal opinion would be an high profile name quarterly as its easier to attend with less events.. You could possibly do a mix and match of your options though? Lesser known comedians running up to a more known comedian quarterly.
Not to hijack your thread also but I'd love to see "A Night with X player/manager" nights too. Something similar to the heritage project interviews but in there infront of fans would be brilliant.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 14, 2024 13:44:40 GMT 1
I think it's a great idea & I hope it goes well, just from living the other side of Bradford, the ones I would attend would be very limited so I haven't voted.
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Post by maxpower on Nov 14, 2024 13:44:56 GMT 1
Isn't this already on?
About 3pm every other Saturday....badum tisch
I'll get mi coat
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Post by tepidterrier on Nov 14, 2024 13:45:04 GMT 1
Mix and match and see what does best would be my suggestion.
The last winner of the BBC new comedy award Frankie Monroe is from Huddersfield
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 14, 2024 13:50:36 GMT 1
Sounds good 👌
Option 1 might be an easier sell for such a large venue, given the LBT sort of locally cover the 2 & 3 approaches with their monthly Comedy Cellar (at £14...indicating your proposed pricing is the ballpark)...not sure on capacity of LBT cellar, maybe 150 or so, so can't really generate the revenues to support those higher profile headliners.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Nov 14, 2024 13:56:02 GMT 1
Why limit it to comedy? Make it the next Batley Variety Club (or the next Phoenix Club with that Brian Potter lad from Blackpool).
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Post by mosher on Nov 14, 2024 14:32:02 GMT 1
Hi all Following on from yesterday's announcement I have been in contact about the club about possibly running regular comedy nights at H Town under my Gag N Bone Man Comedy brand. I am meeting with them on Monday to discuss in more detail, so will be getting a nice sneak peek at the place. For me, the attraction of running comedy there is that I don't currently have a regular Huddersfield venue, and I bloody love Town so it makes sense. If I do run events there it will probably take one of three formats - all would have a host (MC) and professional opening and middle acts, and then: 1. A high profile well known TV name closing the show (the same format I run at Dewsbury Town Hall, where we have the likes of Clinton Baptiste, Alan Davies and Dylan Moran). These would be quarterly, priced at £20 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £15 for Town ST holders 2. A less well known act closing the show - they will be acts who have TV credits and regularly tour the UK - for example Justin Moorhouse, Nick Helm etc. These would be every other month, priced at £15 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £10 for Town ST holders 3. A line up of experienced pro level comedians you may have never heard of but who will most likely have TV credits and industry awards, for example Mick Ferry, Nina Gilligan, Hayley Ellis etc. These would be every other month, priced at £10 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £8 for Town ST holders Which, if any, would you be likely to come to? Can't believe those two are listed that way around. I'd never heard of Clinton til I saw your ad on Fakebook, but I thought Nick Helm was well famous. If you ever got Natalie Cuomo or Matt Rife to appear (unlikely I know) I'd be there like a shot. I've voted the third one, mainly because I like discovering newer acts, but all three choices have their merits. |
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Nov 14, 2024 15:16:25 GMT 1
Mix and match and see what does best would be my suggestion. The last winner of the BBC new comedy award Frankie Monroe is from Huddersfield yep, and he's gigged for me a few times. Bloody lovely lad. Bit odd though. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 14, 2024 16:02:08 GMT 1
Isn't this already on? About 3pm every other Saturday....badum tisch I'll get mi coat , I think you've got your first act!! |
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Post by Wingman on Nov 14, 2024 16:22:56 GMT 1
I’ve been to some of your shows in Halifax, all great line-up’s to be fair. Good idea I think.
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Post by gledholt terrier on Nov 14, 2024 17:21:09 GMT 1
Hi all Following on from yesterday's announcement I have been in contact about the club about possibly running regular comedy nights at H Town under my Gag N Bone Man Comedy brand. I am meeting with them on Monday to discuss in more detail, so will be getting a nice sneak peek at the place. For me, the attraction of running comedy there is that I don't currently have a regular Huddersfield venue, and I bloody love Town so it makes sense. If I do run events there it will probably take one of three formats - all would have a host (MC) and professional opening and middle acts, and then: 1. A high profile well known TV name closing the show (the same format I run at Dewsbury Town Hall, where we have the likes of Clinton Baptiste, Alan Davies and Dylan Moran). These would be quarterly, priced at £20 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £15 for Town ST holders 2. A less well known act closing the show - they will be acts who have TV credits and regularly tour the UK - for example Justin Moorhouse, Nick Helm etc. These would be every other month, priced at £15 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £10 for Town ST holders 3. A line up of experienced pro level comedians you may have never heard of but who will most likely have TV credits and industry awards, for example Mick Ferry, Nina Gilligan, Hayley Ellis etc. These would be every other month, priced at £10 a ticket, with a limited number priced at £8 for Town ST holders Which, if any, would you be likely to come to? Can't believe those two are listed that way around. I'd never heard of Clinton til I saw your ad on Fakebook, but I thought Nick Helm was well famous. If you ever got Natalie Cuomo or Matt Rife to appear (unlikely I know) I'd be there like a shot. I've voted the third one, mainly because I like discovering newer acts, but all three choices have their merits. Conversely, I’ve never heard of Nick Helm and seen Clinton twice. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 14, 2024 17:36:44 GMT 1
Can't believe those two are listed that way around. I'd never heard of Clinton til I saw your ad on Fakebook, but I thought Nick Helm was well famous. If you ever got Natalie Cuomo or Matt Rife to appear (unlikely I know) I'd be there like a shot. I've voted the third one, mainly because I like discovering newer acts, but all three choices have their merits. Conversely, I’ve never heard of Nick Helm and seen Clinton twice. I think I’ve seen Nick Helm mainly in Mock The Week and other comedy panel shows |
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Post by gledholt terrier on Nov 14, 2024 17:48:21 GMT 1
Conversely, I’ve never heard of Nick Helm and seen Clinton twice. I think I’ve seen Nick Helm mainly in Mock The Week and other comedy panel shows I saw Clinton on the second floor of a Manchester pub, so your original point probably stands! Talked to him afterwards (he is completely unrecognisable outside his character’s wig, clothing etc) - cracking chap. |
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Post by softboy on Nov 14, 2024 17:53:37 GMT 1
Wish you the best. Must be postive that they are happy to talk before it’s even open. I don’t want acts that have been around the block over and over again. I didn’t realise you were a comedian but really good luck. You can tell them that if you get the gig I’ll be there!! Once again good luck.
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Post by rockwall on Nov 14, 2024 19:18:21 GMT 1
A high profile name would be great but from my experiences of going to comedy gigs held in the Lakes, local ones are just as good.
Presume it is the type of humour you enjoy. I sometimes find unheard comedians funnier than the big names.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 14, 2024 19:19:37 GMT 1
Why limit it to comedy? Make it the next Batley Variety Club (or the next Phoenix Club with that Brian Potter lad from Blackpool). Tom Edwards making a guest appearance on the door as Max? |
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Post by kimbo999 on Nov 14, 2024 21:16:07 GMT 1
I think a nice mix of all options
Like most i like discovering new artists whether in comedy, music etc
I do though also like names you see on TV especially in intimate venues.
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Post by royrace on Nov 15, 2024 1:09:21 GMT 1
A high profile name would be great but from my experiences of going to comedy gigs held in the Lakes, local ones are just as good. Presume it is the type of humour you enjoy. I sometimes find unheard comedians funnier than the big names. I agree, a name will sell tickets but I went to one at Holmbridge comedy club recently to see three I've never heard of and I was amazed how good all three were! Funnier than many I've seen on telly which surprised me, I guess catching a break for TV work possibly isn't as simple as just being very funny! Good luck with it, sounds a great idea! |
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Post by Macduff on Nov 15, 2024 10:06:04 GMT 1
Good idea and good luck Graeme. Just to satisfy all of DATM you might need to schedule "An Evening With Jim Davidson".
Have seen Simon Brodkin several times in smaller venues. Would go down a treat imo.
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Post by mosher on Nov 15, 2024 10:15:26 GMT 1
Good idea and good luck Graeme. Just to satisfy all of DATM you might need to schedule "An Evening With Jim Davidson". Have seen Simon Brodkin several times in smaller venues. Would go down a treat imo. A triumvirate of Jim Davidson, Chubby Brown and a hologram of Bernard Manning.  TBF I actually liked Jim Davidson and Chubby Brown, JD because of the charity squaddie events he always used to do and Chubby because we used to go with gran and granddad to watch him at Blackpool - memories like that are valuable once the grandparents have gone. Bernard Manning was funny when he stayed away from racial "jokes". |
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Post by ricksta on Nov 15, 2024 10:22:10 GMT 1
Graeme - I have not voted because I live too far away to attend - but this is a superb idea and I wish you every success 👏👏
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Nov 15, 2024 11:14:52 GMT 1
Good idea and good luck Graeme. Just to satisfy all of DATM you might need to schedule "An Evening With Jim Davidson". Have seen Simon Brodkin several times in smaller venues. Would go down a treat imo. Gigged with him in Mexborough, he was great. Also called me "bloody hilarious". |
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Post by Galpharmer on Nov 15, 2024 12:43:19 GMT 1
Good idea. Make sure you don’t let the Club take over control, it’ll be Nick Hancock on every month.
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Post by drumriggend on Nov 15, 2024 13:24:46 GMT 1
Isn't this already on? About 3pm every other Saturday....badum tisch I'll get mi coat Beat me to it.. Radulovic doing his striker routine will have everybody in stitches.. 🍻🍻 |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2024 14:22:32 GMT 1
Graeme - I have not voted because I live too far away to attend - but this is a superb idea and I wish you every success 👏👏 I think it's a great idea & I hope it goes well, just from living the other side of Bradford, the ones I would attend would be very limited so I haven't voted. Much the same here. If I lived in Hudds I'd probably go to some of these but I'm looking at a 5hr round trip if the traffic is good to get back to my home town. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 15, 2024 14:31:18 GMT 1
Graeme - I have not voted because I live too far away to attend - but this is a superb idea and I wish you every success 👏👏 I think it's a great idea & I hope it goes well, just from living the other side of Bradford, the ones I would attend would be very limited so I haven't voted. Much the same here. If I lived in Hudds I'd probably go to some of these but I'm looking at a 5hr round trip if the traffic is good to get back to my home town. If you're a bus wanker like me, getting from Hecky to Dewsbury is a fkn mission. All hail Arriva  |
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Post by Tim Nice But Dim on Nov 15, 2024 18:04:50 GMT 1
We don't we have an evening of poetry or classical music for the more discerning Town supporter.
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Post by soapystevens on Nov 15, 2024 19:08:58 GMT 1
We don't we have an evening of poetry or classical music for the more discerning Town supporter. I don't mind giving anything a try as long as it isn't Line Dancing. |
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Post by Sparrow on Nov 15, 2024 19:44:51 GMT 1
Great idea.
Local up and coming comedians, with a big name closing the night would be great.
You've a captive audience as Town fans will want to attend as it's at H-Town, Could do it monthly I recon
Daniel Kitson is a Huddersfield lad (Barnsley fan I think though)
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